Senior Copywriter (Enrollment Marketing & Communications)

Responsibilities

• Copywriting & Content Development
• Develop engaging, impactful, and audience focused content across a variety of channels, including email campaigns, websites, marketing collateral, digital advertising, newsletters, annual reports, press releases, video scripts, and other communications.
• Write, edit, and refine content that supports student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and engagement initiatives while maintaining university brand standards, editorial guidelines, and a consistent voice.
• Translate complex academic, administrative, and technical information into clear, compelling, and user-friendly content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Create content that aligns with strategic communication goals, campaign objectives, and audience needs across print and digital platforms.
• Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, quality, and adherence to established style standards.
• Review and provide editorial feedback on content developed by colleagues and stakeholders to ensure messaging effectiveness and brand alignment.
• Content Strategy & Collaboration
• Conduct research to support content development and ensure messaging is accurate, relevant, and aligned with communication goals.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to develop engaging content with a consistent and cohesive voice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• Five years of professional writing and communications experience in higher education, publishing, an agency setting, or a related professional environment.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive while seeking assistance when appropriate.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management skills.
• Experience developing content across multiple platforms and communication channels.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging, and effective messaging.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop communication and marketing content.
• Knowledge of brand and editorial standards and content development best practices.
• Experience developing web content and applying SEO principles.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer